Transfer Portal

In this special episode, SRUSA staff Don Williams, Chris Cousins, and Andre Luciano dive deep into one of the hottest topics in college athletics — the Transfer Portal — and how it’s reshaping the landscape of college soccer recruiting. The team unpacks: ⚽ The pecking order of college soccer recruiting 🔁 How the Transfer Portal has changed the face of recruiting 🎓 Advice for high school players aspiring to play college soccer 🧭 Recommended pathways for players entering or navigating the system 📋 How to manage the portal and make smart, strategic moves 🚫 The do’s and don’ts of transferring — plus key logistics and insider tips from former college coaches and players Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with expert insight from SRUSA’s experienced staff — helping you make informed decisions and avoid the common pitfalls in today’s evolving college soccer landscape. 👉 Looking to transfer? SRUSA can help through our Transfer Club — giving players exclusive support and expert guidance from former college coaches who understand the process inside and out. www.srusasoccer.com/transfer 🎧 Brought to you by SRUSA — The World’s Leading U.S. College Soccer Recruiting Agency 🌐 www.srusasoccer.com This episode is also brought to you by www.GapYearSoccer.com — the perfect bridge for players looking to continue developing before college. 📧 Contact Our Team: Don Williams — [email protected] Chris Cousins — [email protected] Andre Luciano — [email protected]

This episode is from our LIVE Q&A we are holding weekly on our Social Media platforms (Thursdays 7pm Eastern Time). We were sent questions by the audience (feel free to submit yours at www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast) and we answered as many as we could in an hour. Some of the questions covered were; We are about to start the College Recruiting Journey with my child. What is the first thing I should do? Do you have to play ECNL/GA/MLS NEXT to get recruited How will the CoVid exemption year, and more importantly, the Transfer Portal, affect my chances of being recruited, or making a roster as an incoming freshman? Can soccer get me into a uni I may not academically qualify for? How much pull do coaches have with Admissions? What is a good amount $ for an athletic scholarship? For example if a college costs about $62,000 and you get around $25,000 academic $. What is considered a good athletic scholarship? This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Twitter: www.twitter.com/sportrecruitusa